Allergies

Respiratory & Immune System Health

Allergies are caused, due to pollen of flowers, grasses and weeds. The most common symptoms of allergies are itchy eyes, sneezing, running nose, headaches and fatigue. There are over the counter medicines that are available, but most of them have a number of side effects. At the same time, these medicines are neither able to improve the overall health of the patient, nor prevent any further allergies. On the other hand, acupuncture for allergies, not only cures the allergies but any further allergies are also prevented. Read about acupuncture treatment for allergies further but before that, let’s see in brief what allergies are.

What are Allergies?

An imbalance in the immune system is said to give rise to allergies. They are also a sign of over reaction of the immune system to certain allergens. Normally, seasonal allergies are triggered due to wind borne allergens. Acupuncture for allergies and asthma help in preventing the occurrence of infection and it also helps in healing the tissues of the sinuses. Acupuncture treats the root cause of the allergies and does not merely suppress the symptoms. Read in detail about acupuncture for allergies below.

Acupuncture for Allergies

Acupuncture is one of the oldest and commonly used medical procedures, which is used to treat a variety of problems. The term acupuncture means treating a variety of health conditions by stimulating a variety of anatomical points. There are different schools of thought, when it comes to the use of acupuncture. There are Chinese, Japanese and Korean schools of acupuncture. In the traditional Chinese Medicine, allergies are related to the wind. The symptoms of which go as rapidly as they had come. According to the traditional medicine, people who do not have resistance to colds and other respiratory infections are more susceptible to allergies. If a person has chronic allergies, it is due to problems with the spleen, kidney or lungs.

Acupuncture for Food Allergies

Acupuncture can also be used to treat food allergies too, as it helps in restoring the normal immune function of the body. Needles are inserted into certain meridians or acupressure points in the body. This causes the blockages on the pathways to be removed, which in turn results in restoration of harmonious balance and free flow of life force throughout the body. According to some, food allergies are as a result of allergy to specific proteins present in the body, rather than juices, present in the food. Along with acupuncture, it is recommended to eat immunity enhancing food. The food should be rich in vitamin C, magnesium and beta-carotene.

Acupuncture for Seasonal Allergies

The corresponding points are used to unclog the sinuses and mucus membranes. The results of this treatment vary from one patient to another. Some patients notice difference in their condition within a few days of the treatment, while some see the difference after a series of treatments. A 45 minute acupuncture treatment is given twice a week for five weeks.